A perennial species, about 1.2m tall, with hairy linear mid-green leaves. Distinctive pale pink flowers with long and linear ray petals, reflexed to droop down, surround a central orange-brown cone and appear from midsummer to early autumn. A great choice for prairie planting
1-1.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in well-drained, humus-rich soil ideally in full sun with protection from excessive winter wet. See echinacea cultivation
Propagate by seed sown at 13°C in spring. Propagate by division in spring or autumn although they resent disturbance. Propagate by root cuttings from late autumn to early winter
Cutting back stems as the blooms fade may encourage further flowering; or seedheads may be kept on the plant for winter interest
Generally pest-free but young growth may be susceptible to slugs
Generally disease-free
